Ethical Practice and Boundary Setting for Mental Health Professionals-View Presentation

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The SMI Advisor webinar, hosted by Shereen Khan, Vice President of Operations and Strategy at Thresholds, focused on ethical practice and boundary setting for mental health professionals. Facilitated by Andrew Hannigan, LCPC, it provided insights into ethical considerations, boundary setting, and decision-making models in mental health care. The webinar aimed to educate professionals on identifying ethical dilemmas, analyzing warning signs of violations, and employing decision-making models to resolve ethical concerns. Key topics included the alignment of personal, professional, and legal values, ethical principles like respect, autonomy, beneficence, and justice, and recognizing red flags in professional conduct. It also discussed dual relationships and emphasized culturally responsive care. The ethical decision-making model outlined steps for proactive decision-making, including problem identification, consultation, and evaluating courses of action. The webinar stressed the importance of shared decision-making, involving clients in defining recovery goals, and reiterated the need for ongoing reflection and documentation of outcomes. Participants were encouraged to access SMI Advisor resources and engage in post-webinar discussions.

Keywords

ethical practice

boundary setting

mental health

decision-making models

ethical dilemmas

culturally responsive care

dual relationships

shared decision-making

SMI Advisor resources